Searing tuna and leaving the inside uncooked keeps the tuna moist and soft. The fish is quickly seared and finishes cooking in its own heat. It has a crisp crust and remains red inside.

The timing is for fish that is 1 inch thick. If yours is thicker, add an extra minute to the sitting time. If you prefer the tuna more well done, add 2 minutes to the cooking time.

Look for yellowfin tuna (also known as ahi) at the fish counter. It will be delicious for this dinner and is considered an environmentally friendly fish. Bonito is a good alternative. It contains more oil.

Helpful Hints:

— Sesame seeds can be found in the spice section of the supermarket. Store the jar in the refrigerator.

— To save preparation time, look for sugar snap peas that have already been trimmed.

— To defrost corn kernels, place in a microwave oven for 1 minute or place the corn in a colander and run under warm water.